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c THE ARIZONA. REPUBLICAN, AN INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE JOURNAL TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR 18 PAGES PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SUNDA "NING, AUGUST 9, 1914. 18 PAGES VOL. XXV. NO. 83 LARGE SUMS OF MONEY SENT TO EUROPE TO AID STRANDED AMERICANS Swift Action of American Government in Meeting Serious Situation at Home and Abroad Created by European "War CONFIDENCE NOW RAPIDLY RETURNING Conditions of Americans in Europe Are Gradually Improving Following the Completion of Mobilization of Great Armies EasooATn pbsbs dispatch; WASHINGTON. Aug:. 8 The activity of the American government in the Ktiropean war situation is confined to the issuance of new instructions for the clearance of foreign ships and the development of plans for the relief of Americans in Europe. Large sums have been cabled by the state department for the immediate use of its diplomatic officers in aiding Americans in various European capitals. Secretary Harrison has practically decided to dinner neutral vessels abroad to bring Americans home. Efforts will be made to secure the release of Americans arrested in Germany on charge of spying. Dispatches received from consular agents throughout Europe by the state department reassured officials here that the condition of the American refugees was not so alarming as they have been led to believe by previous reports. Secretary of War Garrison, in charge of the relief work, said the number of Americans reported to be in distress has been so minimized that it Ls unnecessary to send transports to more than two or three European ports. Lieutenant Col. Squire, the American military attache at London reported conditions in England rapidly approaching normal although a large number of Americans from the continent continued to arrive there. Preparation is being made, he said to bring all Americans In Switzerland who desired transportation to Calais, Boulogne or Dieppe by special train. Railroad operations in France, despatches pay, have been almost completely restored and it was thouglit no further trouble would be experienced byAmer-icans there. Of all the Americans in Europe, the secretary said those in Switzerland appear in need of financial aid the most. Speedy relief in this direction is assured, however, and conditions there, it is said, will be alleviated within the next several days. Rtdfield Optimistic Secretary Redfield declaring himself an optimist said today, no one codld tell what the government's loss of revenue from the European war might be for this country could turn to other markets for sources of supply. "There is nothing in our situation that should cause anxiety, much less excitement," said the secretary. "The foreign commerce of the country is not going to stop, no prophesies of continued future loss of revenue have any sound basis in present fact. Nobody can foresee the degree to which, if at all, or the length of time, during which purchases of supplies from abroad will be either prohibited or hampered. "The forces of commerce are greater than those of war. Nations must live find by the action of living must do business with one another." Word Reaches Germany The offer of the wireless station at Tuckerton, N. J., furnishes the American government with its first means of communication with isolated Germany. Only two messages acknowledging the receipt of the tender of good offices of the American government came from Europe. President Poincare expressed his appreciation of the offer but made no comment on whether or not it would be accepted. The Russian foreign office sent a message through the American embassy acknowledging the receipt of the offer, saying it would be forwarded to Emperor Nicholas, who is with the army in the field. Shipping Bill Delayed Two democratic senators, Pome-rene of Ohio and Saulsbury of Delaware, prevented the emergency bill amending the Panama canal act to Resources of European Powers Shown in Figures and Men The number of men In the armies (at war strength) of the great powers, whose clash seems imminent, in proportion to their population, according to latest figures, is as follows: Germany, 1 man in 12.48 of population; Austria, 1 in 25.67; Italy, 1 In 29.36; United Kingdom, 1 in 62.15; France, 1 in 9.09; Russia, 1 in 31.10. Figures which give some idea of their comparative men and money follows: Triple Alliance Population. War Strength. Debt. tieimany 64,925,993 5,200,000 $1,177,418,000 Austria 51,340,378 2,000,000 1,433,511,000 Mary 35,238,097 1,200,000 2.706,609,000 Total ..151,504,468 8,400,000 $5,377,538,000 Triple Entente Population. War Strength. Debt. . . 45,370,530 730,000 $3,485,818,000 . . 39,601,509 4,000,000 6,283,675,000 ..171,059,900 5.500,000 4.553,488,000 Great Britain Trance Russia Total admit to American register foreign built ships less than five years old in order to facilitate American overseas traffic during the European war. After four days' debate, the measure was about to be put on its passage, when Senator Saulsbury, whose amendment was defeated in committee, reoffered it and demanded a rr.ll call. The senators would not second the request, whereupon Senator Pomerene, against the protestations of his colleagues, made a point of no quorum!. When a quorum could not be found, after prolonged delay, the senate adjourned until Tuesday. Increased Postal Savings The European conflict has given enormous impetus to the. postal savings system, according to reports to Postmaster General Burleson from postmasters in large commercial centers. Scores of foreign-born wage earners are taking their savings to the postoffices, thus releasing enormous sums for commercial purposes which would otherwise be hoarded. Market Confidence Many new accounts are being opened and the. number of withdrawals, already below the normal, has rapidly diminished. In New York city last week deposits quadrupled daily, while scores of other (Continued on Page Nine.) Federal Reserve Board In Control Beginning Monday Tassociateo press dispatch! WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. The federal reserve board, the supreme agency of the new currency system, will take office on Monday, more than seven months after the president signed the currency act. After all delays incident to the preliminary work of preparing for the system and difficulty in the senate over the confirmation of its members, the board will probably be able to get down to business next week. All the. members of the board are now in Washington except F. A. Delano, and he will arrive Monday. It became known today that President Wilson will name Charles S. Hamlin governor of the board and Mr. Delano, vice governor. With the swearing in of the members only one more step must be taken before the board takes up its duty. Under the law the organization committee, composed of the secretary of the treasury, the secretary of agriculture and the comptroller of the currency, must call the first formal meeting of the board. A majority of the organization is now in Washington and this meeting will be called immediately after the board is sworn in. Once in office the board will make the moves necessary to open the twelve reserve banks provided by law. Although there are several details to be worked out. the principal matters that must precede the opening of the banks will not take much time. The system may be in operation in several cities at least, before the end of the month. POLE DROPS BABE DEAD Balloon Ascension Is Attended by Fatality rASSOCHTT-n PRESS OISPATCHl NEWBT'RYPORT, Mass., Aug. 8. A forty-foot flagpole dropped to the ground in the midst of a large crowd gathered for a balloon ascension at the North End Boat Club today, killing an 11-months-old baby in his carriage and seriously injuring his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Pray, and William B. Squires. The balloon was anchored between two tall poles, one of which gave way when the bag swayed against it in a strong gust of wind and fell against the flagstaff, breaking it off three feet from the ground. o RECORD IS LOWERED ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH ST. LOCKS, Aug. 8. Louis Disbrow lowered the world's automobile record for a mile on a circular dirt track, time forty-six and one-fifth seconds, one fifth of a second below previous record. resources in Total Wealth. $ 60,500,000,000 25,000,000,000 20,000,000,000 $105,500,000,000 Total Wealth. $ 80,000,000,000 65,000.000,000 40.000.000.000 .256,031,939 10,230,000 $14,322,981,000 $185,000,000,000 Ml DM UFAR? 0 fl'ffiS IW FAI I ITM four ire of dehlin am& umt hao r aluki m mm BEFORE Mill BaTTaL una German Capital Becomes Tumultuous With Enthusiasm When Kaiser Announces Alleged Capture of Belgian Fortress FRENCH ENTER ALSACE-LORRAINE Capture Alkirck and Muel- hausen. Inflicting Tern tic Losses Upon the Gennan Troops Who Flee Before Bavonet Charge Berlin is celebrating the fall of Liege. The Gennan emperor announced through an aide-de-camp the success of the Gennan arms in Belgium Coincidentally, a Paris dispatch says that three German army corps which have been attacking liege remain in their positions, but .that extensive movements of troops have been observed which, it is presumed, meant that the Germans intend an extensive attack on the Belgians before the arrival of French reinforcements. A Brussels dispatch, probably of later date, reported that communication with Liege was cut off. Paris- officially reports that the French troops have entered Muelliausen,Alsace-Lorraine, an important Gorman stronghold, and occupied the village Altkirch, in Alsace, near the Swiss frontier. British troops have landed at Ostend, Calais and Dunkirk. It is officially announced that 20,000 crossed the channel and are now on their way to Namur. It is believed that other large bodies will be transported to Belgium at the earliest possible moment. In Lon don the recruiting offices are besieged with volun teers. (Associated Press Dispatch) AMSTERDAM, Via Lon don, Aug. 8. In Berlin there has been great rejoic ing over the report that Liecre has fallen. A dispatch received from the German capital says: "News of the fall of Liege spread with lightning rapid ity throughout Berlin and created boundless enthusiasm. The emperor sent an aide-de-camp to an nounce the capture ot the city to the crowds that assembled outside the palace."French Take Village PARIS, via London, Sunday, Aug. 9. An official report of the capture by the French of the village of Alt- Ikireh savs the French ad- I " -i J 1. -C vance cuara arnvea oeiore the nlace before nightfall on Fridav. The town was de fended by strong earth works and occupied by ; German brigade. The French in about an equal number farriorl the breastworks in a fierce bavonet charge The Germans broke, aband- (Continued on Page Five) KING GEORGE V, HIMSELF A SAILOR, PINS HIS HOPE OF VICTORY JN ENGLAND'S GIGANTIC NAVY ' v WAR NEWS IN BRIEF FOR DAY The French cavalry is said to have arrived at Liege, where masses of Gennan troops are reported moving forward to support the strong advance guard which was checked by Belgians and, according to reports from Belgian sources, lost 2-1,000 men in killed, wound-! ed and prisoners. The Gorman war office declares the Gennan check is not a defeat, but the result of the heroic attempt of the small German force to advance in the i'ace of difficulties. The French and Gorman troops are said to have come in contact at Luxemburg, where several German army corps are supposed to have concentrated. Numbers of Gennans were arrested in England on suspicion of spying. Portugal decided to act as the ally of Great Britain under the terms of the old treaty by which it must sup ply 10,000 men. A French newspaper dispatch reports the sinking of the German cruiser Augsburg in the Baltic by a Russian torpedo boat. - No hint is vet given as to the position of the bulk of the twenty-four G or m a n army corps or the twenty-one French army corps. It is known that several German corps are near the Rus sian frontier, the organi zation of other corps from in immense body of re serves must have occurred! since the mobilization. These probably have taken the places in the interior fortified cities of soldiers of the active army who, it is assumed, are now prepared to make their first dash at the enemy. It is pointed out by the military men that any decisive movement by the German or French army will involve several hun d r e d thousands of men on each side . whose contact will throw into a shadow the fight at Liege. Reports from many quarters record the further captures of merchant vessels sailing under the German flag, while the presence of contact mines even in neutral waters was shown in today's wreck of a Norwegian steamer in the Zuyder Zee in the Netherlands. British trawlers are searching British waters for mines. JE ' 'A.vjf, '.. . . . .v.-...;.:.:.:..:. 9.MBfyxo ;yvii.f ;iv.:. a Ktr j .t nU t&m n GERMANS PLEAD NECESSITY FOR ENTERING BELGIUM Iassociated press dispatchI WASHINGTON, Aug. S. A German viewpoint of the struggle in Europe was given today by the German i'h:irge d' affaires, Daniel von lleiiTibansen, who returned from Newport to assume personal direction of the German embassy in the ahsenre in Europe of Ambassador Count von Kernstorff. Von Heimbausen held a lengthy con-fereneo with Secretary Bryan on the genera) situation and also saw Coun sellor I.-insinc; of the state department ernins several acute pnases reiat to the detention of Americans inlv"' n.umouuseu iooks upon mis as ing Germany, the sailing ol t,erinan rosen-ists and operations of Germanmere-linn; ships. Concerning the political aspect of the conflict, the German charge maintains j that reports from London seem to give tne erroneous iiiinesMon vinni'iu precipitated the war wholly because of German troops advancing into Belgium, w hereas he declares the British foreign office previously laid down terms to i Germany which would nave nuu tne effect of restraining the German navy from operating against Russia in the TSaltic the most natural waterway leading to Russian possessions or from operating against France along I he north coast of that country, which is the most natural point tor licrman navnl forces to operate. Thus before the neigian issue arose, Von Httimbausen contends, England sought to compel Germany to hold its navy inactive at the very points where it could Jie most effective and reduce it to a slate of comparative inaction in upholding such a position as the German nation might determine upon. As to Belgium, also, Mr. Von Heim-bausen declares, the British govern-liient sought to tie the hands of Germany by a permanent agreement not to cross Belgian territory when at the same lime Germany was aware that French forces had already entered Belgium and were operating there in defiance of all neutrality: and also that Belgian coast points were ready to receive British land and sea forces. This menace of humiliating the German navy by reducing it to a condition of passive inaction except at points far removed from Its base, while the British and other fleets were free to operate at-will; and the added restraint of Germany in Belgium, while France remained unrestrained, com-, pelled Germany to reject British con ditions and adopt measures compatible with her national dignity and defense. As to military- operations around Lie- i BP, Mr. Von Haimbausen points out that Ensiish and French reports seek to give them the aspect of a great engagement, whereas, he says they were merely the work of an advance guard, small in number, of the vast German forces now advancing, which made a bold but unsuccessful attempt to take a modern fortress. He considers the English reports of losses as exaggerated and says that notw ithstanding the English reports, the advance guard was not equipped with heavy siege guns capable of reducing a fortress. Mr. merely a prelude to the advance of the highly organized main corps of the German army. The German charge explained to officials that the interruption of American travel and exit from Germany was forced by the military necessity of taking all available trains for transportation service and that this would be accomplished with the least possible j inconvenience to individuals and would soon be over. o OCEANIC AT SOUTHAMPTON Tassociatrij press dispatch SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 8. The New- York on August 1, arrived in Southampton this afternoon a'fter a fast trip, I north on The steamer proceeded the usual lane of travel i Wjtn all her lights extinguished at night. No German wa.-ship was ' sighted. The German reservists aboard the Oceanic were detained, but other passengers were notmolested. Nation Will Pay Tribute To Mrs. Wilson's Memory associated pre&s. dispatch! WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. The nation, represented in Washington by congress and government departments, will pay tribute on Monday afternoon to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The funeral will be in the East Room of the White House. Indications come from many parts of the country that the people quite generally will show their respect in various ways while the services are held. The senate adjourned until Tuesday and government departments will be closed on Monday and Tuesday afternoons during the services here and in Rome, Georgia. A special train, con- sistins of a private car for the casket. ARE CAPTURED Constable Rudd Picks Up Much-Wanted Man Rivera at Glendale, While Thackeray at Sacaton Gets Three INFORMER WELL CORROBORATED Dispatch Carriers Among Those Apprehended and 1 nt erpreter at Indian Meetings Held by Ortiz on Reservation Four more of the bold banditti that were determined to visit vengeance upon the city of Phoenix by means of an uprising of, Mexicans ;.nd Indians, were scooped in, by the. efforts of the sheriff's office, aided by Superintendent Thackeray of the Sacaton Indian reservation yesterday. The first man apprehended was one who had been largely desired by the officers because of his alleged leadership in the conspiracy to rob the stores, blow up the banka and create general consternation in the city. His name is Juan G. Rivera and his house has been used, it is alleged, as a rendezvous for the would -be outlaws. Rivera wan apprehended by I'ncle John Rudd, constable at Glendale. The other three men caught are Indians and others from the reservation at Sacaton. Sheriff Adams went down yesterday afternoon to get them and they were turned over to him and by him safely landed in the county bastille. Last night three of the men were subjected to a searching examination by the sheriff's officers and United States District Attorney Thomas A. Flynn. They gave their names as Francisco Bejo, Francisco Meleon and Lo'."enzo Luna, Luna was the interpreter at several meetings held by the fugitive Mifruel Ortiz on the reservation and told last night all the facts of what had passed between Ortiz and the Pimas at three of the meetings held. Meleon was one of the dispatch bearers. He obtained the letters f.-om Cordova, in Phoenix, he said, and took them to Guadalupe, where he gave them to his son, who took them to a secret box where Ortiz obtained them. Afterward this boy would go to the box and get the answers, delivering them to his father at Guadalupe for delivery to the "companeros" in Phoenix. Mele-no's son has been under arrest for some time. Luna told the whole story of the work to arouse the Indians. One of the meetings, he said, was held three weeks ago or so and he acted as interpreter. Ortiz told the Indians what the plans were. It was a secret meeting and only those who could be trusted were there. The plans were made for organizing th Indians into a body an attempt was made to get five hundred and with them come to Phoenix, where they would be met by the Mexicans, who were o-ganized, according to the information conveyed. Luna's story corroborated that told by Jose Franco several days ago as to the plans that were being laid, but gave more definite information as to the work of preparation among the Indians. The leaders on the reservation, however, we"e somewhat slow about starling, and this evoked some expressions of anger from Ortiz, who said he had told them to be ready several times, but they were not. One attack was wanted for last Thursday, but only the fact that the Indians held off and the sheriffs officers began scooping up the suspects frustrated the plan. Luna said he had finally told the superintendent about the whulo thing. He was afraid at first, for Ortiz had threatened him with death and be. was afraid he would keep his word. Superintendent Thackeray is working hard in conjunction with the officers to get the rest of the suspects down there. WEATHER TODAY WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 8 For Arizona Fair in south portion. the president and his family, a sleeper . for a few relatives and intimate friends dining and barrage car, will take the party to Georgia. Both houses of congress made an arrangement to purchase magnificent floral pieces for the funeral. Flowers arrived from individuals and organizations from all parts of the country. The body of Mrs. Wilson was placed in a mahogany casket, lined with copper, covered with silver-gray broadcloath and with silver handles. On the casket a silver plate is engraved simply "Ellen Axson Wilson. May fifteen, eighteen sixty August sixth, nineteen fourteen." l

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c THE ARIZONA. REPUBLICAN, AN INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE JOURNAL TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR 18 PAGES PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SUNDA "NING, AUGUST 9, 1914. 18 PAGES VOL. XXV. NO. 83 LARGE SUMS OF MONEY SENT TO EUROPE TO AID STRANDED AMERICANS Swift Action of American Government in Meeting Serious Situation at Home and Abroad Created by European "War CONFIDENCE NOW RAPIDLY RETURNING Conditions of Americans in Europe Are Gradually Improving Following the Completion of Mobilization of Great Armies EasooATn pbsbs dispatch; WASHINGTON. Aug:. 8 The activity of the American government in the Ktiropean war situation is confined to the issuance of new instructions for the clearance of foreign ships and the development of plans for the relief of Americans in Europe. Large sums have been cabled by the state department for the immediate use of its diplomatic officers in aiding Americans in various European capitals. Secretary Harrison has practically decided to dinner neutral vessels abroad to bring Americans home. Efforts will be made to secure the release of Americans arrested in Germany on charge of spying. Dispatches received from consular agents throughout Europe by the state department reassured officials here that the condition of the American refugees was not so alarming as they have been led to believe by previous reports. Secretary of War Garrison, in charge of the relief work, said the number of Americans reported to be in distress has been so minimized that it Ls unnecessary to send transports to more than two or three European ports. Lieutenant Col. Squire, the American military attache at London reported conditions in England rapidly approaching normal although a large number of Americans from the continent continued to arrive there. Preparation is being made, he said to bring all Americans In Switzerland who desired transportation to Calais, Boulogne or Dieppe by special train. Railroad operations in France, despatches pay, have been almost completely restored and it was thouglit no further trouble would be experienced byAmer-icans there. Of all the Americans in Europe, the secretary said those in Switzerland appear in need of financial aid the most. Speedy relief in this direction is assured, however, and conditions there, it is said, will be alleviated within the next several days. Rtdfield Optimistic Secretary Redfield declaring himself an optimist said today, no one codld tell what the government's loss of revenue from the European war might be for this country could turn to other markets for sources of supply. "There is nothing in our situation that should cause anxiety, much less excitement," said the secretary. "The foreign commerce of the country is not going to stop, no prophesies of continued future loss of revenue have any sound basis in present fact. Nobody can foresee the degree to which, if at all, or the length of time, during which purchases of supplies from abroad will be either prohibited or hampered. "The forces of commerce are greater than those of war. Nations must live find by the action of living must do business with one another." Word Reaches Germany The offer of the wireless station at Tuckerton, N. J., furnishes the American government with its first means of communication with isolated Germany. Only two messages acknowledging the receipt of the tender of good offices of the American government came from Europe. President Poincare expressed his appreciation of the offer but made no comment on whether or not it would be accepted. The Russian foreign office sent a message through the American embassy acknowledging the receipt of the offer, saying it would be forwarded to Emperor Nicholas, who is with the army in the field. Shipping Bill Delayed Two democratic senators, Pome-rene of Ohio and Saulsbury of Delaware, prevented the emergency bill amending the Panama canal act to Resources of European Powers Shown in Figures and Men The number of men In the armies (at war strength) of the great powers, whose clash seems imminent, in proportion to their population, according to latest figures, is as follows: Germany, 1 man in 12.48 of population; Austria, 1 in 25.67; Italy, 1 In 29.36; United Kingdom, 1 in 62.15; France, 1 in 9.09; Russia, 1 in 31.10. Figures which give some idea of their comparative men and money follows: Triple Alliance Population. War Strength. Debt. tieimany 64,925,993 5,200,000 $1,177,418,000 Austria 51,340,378 2,000,000 1,433,511,000 Mary 35,238,097 1,200,000 2.706,609,000 Total ..151,504,468 8,400,000 $5,377,538,000 Triple Entente Population. War Strength. Debt. . . 45,370,530 730,000 $3,485,818,000 . . 39,601,509 4,000,000 6,283,675,000 ..171,059,900 5.500,000 4.553,488,000 Great Britain Trance Russia Total admit to American register foreign built ships less than five years old in order to facilitate American overseas traffic during the European war. After four days' debate, the measure was about to be put on its passage, when Senator Saulsbury, whose amendment was defeated in committee, reoffered it and demanded a rr.ll call. The senators would not second the request, whereupon Senator Pomerene, against the protestations of his colleagues, made a point of no quorum!. When a quorum could not be found, after prolonged delay, the senate adjourned until Tuesday. Increased Postal Savings The European conflict has given enormous impetus to the. postal savings system, according to reports to Postmaster General Burleson from postmasters in large commercial centers. Scores of foreign-born wage earners are taking their savings to the postoffices, thus releasing enormous sums for commercial purposes which would otherwise be hoarded. Market Confidence Many new accounts are being opened and the. number of withdrawals, already below the normal, has rapidly diminished. In New York city last week deposits quadrupled daily, while scores of other (Continued on Page Nine.) Federal Reserve Board In Control Beginning Monday Tassociateo press dispatch! WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. The federal reserve board, the supreme agency of the new currency system, will take office on Monday, more than seven months after the president signed the currency act. After all delays incident to the preliminary work of preparing for the system and difficulty in the senate over the confirmation of its members, the board will probably be able to get down to business next week. All the. members of the board are now in Washington except F. A. Delano, and he will arrive Monday. It became known today that President Wilson will name Charles S. Hamlin governor of the board and Mr. Delano, vice governor. With the swearing in of the members only one more step must be taken before the board takes up its duty. Under the law the organization committee, composed of the secretary of the treasury, the secretary of agriculture and the comptroller of the currency, must call the first formal meeting of the board. A majority of the organization is now in Washington and this meeting will be called immediately after the board is sworn in. Once in office the board will make the moves necessary to open the twelve reserve banks provided by law. Although there are several details to be worked out. the principal matters that must precede the opening of the banks will not take much time. The system may be in operation in several cities at least, before the end of the month. POLE DROPS BABE DEAD Balloon Ascension Is Attended by Fatality rASSOCHTT-n PRESS OISPATCHl NEWBT'RYPORT, Mass., Aug. 8. A forty-foot flagpole dropped to the ground in the midst of a large crowd gathered for a balloon ascension at the North End Boat Club today, killing an 11-months-old baby in his carriage and seriously injuring his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Pray, and William B. Squires. The balloon was anchored between two tall poles, one of which gave way when the bag swayed against it in a strong gust of wind and fell against the flagstaff, breaking it off three feet from the ground. o RECORD IS LOWERED ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH ST. LOCKS, Aug. 8. Louis Disbrow lowered the world's automobile record for a mile on a circular dirt track, time forty-six and one-fifth seconds, one fifth of a second below previous record. resources in Total Wealth. $ 60,500,000,000 25,000,000,000 20,000,000,000 $105,500,000,000 Total Wealth. $ 80,000,000,000 65,000.000,000 40.000.000.000 .256,031,939 10,230,000 $14,322,981,000 $185,000,000,000 Ml DM UFAR? 0 fl'ffiS IW FAI I ITM four ire of dehlin am& umt hao r aluki m mm BEFORE Mill BaTTaL una German Capital Becomes Tumultuous With Enthusiasm When Kaiser Announces Alleged Capture of Belgian Fortress FRENCH ENTER ALSACE-LORRAINE Capture Alkirck and Muel- hausen. Inflicting Tern tic Losses Upon the Gennan Troops Who Flee Before Bavonet Charge Berlin is celebrating the fall of Liege. The Gennan emperor announced through an aide-de-camp the success of the Gennan arms in Belgium Coincidentally, a Paris dispatch says that three German army corps which have been attacking liege remain in their positions, but .that extensive movements of troops have been observed which, it is presumed, meant that the Germans intend an extensive attack on the Belgians before the arrival of French reinforcements. A Brussels dispatch, probably of later date, reported that communication with Liege was cut off. Paris- officially reports that the French troops have entered Muelliausen,Alsace-Lorraine, an important Gorman stronghold, and occupied the village Altkirch, in Alsace, near the Swiss frontier. British troops have landed at Ostend, Calais and Dunkirk. It is officially announced that 20,000 crossed the channel and are now on their way to Namur. It is believed that other large bodies will be transported to Belgium at the earliest possible moment. In Lon don the recruiting offices are besieged with volun teers. (Associated Press Dispatch) AMSTERDAM, Via Lon don, Aug. 8. In Berlin there has been great rejoic ing over the report that Liecre has fallen. A dispatch received from the German capital says: "News of the fall of Liege spread with lightning rapid ity throughout Berlin and created boundless enthusiasm. The emperor sent an aide-de-camp to an nounce the capture ot the city to the crowds that assembled outside the palace."French Take Village PARIS, via London, Sunday, Aug. 9. An official report of the capture by the French of the village of Alt- Ikireh savs the French ad- I " -i J 1. -C vance cuara arnvea oeiore the nlace before nightfall on Fridav. The town was de fended by strong earth works and occupied by ; German brigade. The French in about an equal number farriorl the breastworks in a fierce bavonet charge The Germans broke, aband- (Continued on Page Five) KING GEORGE V, HIMSELF A SAILOR, PINS HIS HOPE OF VICTORY JN ENGLAND'S GIGANTIC NAVY ' v WAR NEWS IN BRIEF FOR DAY The French cavalry is said to have arrived at Liege, where masses of Gennan troops are reported moving forward to support the strong advance guard which was checked by Belgians and, according to reports from Belgian sources, lost 2-1,000 men in killed, wound-! ed and prisoners. The Gorman war office declares the Gennan check is not a defeat, but the result of the heroic attempt of the small German force to advance in the i'ace of difficulties. The French and Gorman troops are said to have come in contact at Luxemburg, where several German army corps are supposed to have concentrated. Numbers of Gennans were arrested in England on suspicion of spying. Portugal decided to act as the ally of Great Britain under the terms of the old treaty by which it must sup ply 10,000 men. A French newspaper dispatch reports the sinking of the German cruiser Augsburg in the Baltic by a Russian torpedo boat. - No hint is vet given as to the position of the bulk of the twenty-four G or m a n army corps or the twenty-one French army corps. It is known that several German corps are near the Rus sian frontier, the organi zation of other corps from in immense body of re serves must have occurred! since the mobilization. These probably have taken the places in the interior fortified cities of soldiers of the active army who, it is assumed, are now prepared to make their first dash at the enemy. It is pointed out by the military men that any decisive movement by the German or French army will involve several hun d r e d thousands of men on each side . whose contact will throw into a shadow the fight at Liege. Reports from many quarters record the further captures of merchant vessels sailing under the German flag, while the presence of contact mines even in neutral waters was shown in today's wreck of a Norwegian steamer in the Zuyder Zee in the Netherlands. British trawlers are searching British waters for mines. JE ' 'A.vjf, '.. . . . .v.-...;.:.:.:..:. 9.MBfyxo ;yvii.f ;iv.:. a Ktr j .t nU t&m n GERMANS PLEAD NECESSITY FOR ENTERING BELGIUM Iassociated press dispatchI WASHINGTON, Aug. S. A German viewpoint of the struggle in Europe was given today by the German i'h:irge d' affaires, Daniel von lleiiTibansen, who returned from Newport to assume personal direction of the German embassy in the ahsenre in Europe of Ambassador Count von Kernstorff. Von Heimbausen held a lengthy con-fereneo with Secretary Bryan on the genera) situation and also saw Coun sellor I.-insinc; of the state department ernins several acute pnases reiat to the detention of Americans inlv"' n.umouuseu iooks upon mis as ing Germany, the sailing ol t,erinan rosen-ists and operations of Germanmere-linn; ships. Concerning the political aspect of the conflict, the German charge maintains j that reports from London seem to give tne erroneous iiiinesMon vinni'iu precipitated the war wholly because of German troops advancing into Belgium, w hereas he declares the British foreign office previously laid down terms to i Germany which would nave nuu tne effect of restraining the German navy from operating against Russia in the TSaltic the most natural waterway leading to Russian possessions or from operating against France along I he north coast of that country, which is the most natural point tor licrman navnl forces to operate. Thus before the neigian issue arose, Von Httimbausen contends, England sought to compel Germany to hold its navy inactive at the very points where it could Jie most effective and reduce it to a slate of comparative inaction in upholding such a position as the German nation might determine upon. As to Belgium, also, Mr. Von Heim-bausen declares, the British govern-liient sought to tie the hands of Germany by a permanent agreement not to cross Belgian territory when at the same lime Germany was aware that French forces had already entered Belgium and were operating there in defiance of all neutrality: and also that Belgian coast points were ready to receive British land and sea forces. This menace of humiliating the German navy by reducing it to a condition of passive inaction except at points far removed from Its base, while the British and other fleets were free to operate at-will; and the added restraint of Germany in Belgium, while France remained unrestrained, com-, pelled Germany to reject British con ditions and adopt measures compatible with her national dignity and defense. As to military- operations around Lie- i BP, Mr. Von Haimbausen points out that Ensiish and French reports seek to give them the aspect of a great engagement, whereas, he says they were merely the work of an advance guard, small in number, of the vast German forces now advancing, which made a bold but unsuccessful attempt to take a modern fortress. He considers the English reports of losses as exaggerated and says that notw ithstanding the English reports, the advance guard was not equipped with heavy siege guns capable of reducing a fortress. Mr. merely a prelude to the advance of the highly organized main corps of the German army. The German charge explained to officials that the interruption of American travel and exit from Germany was forced by the military necessity of taking all available trains for transportation service and that this would be accomplished with the least possible j inconvenience to individuals and would soon be over. o OCEANIC AT SOUTHAMPTON Tassociatrij press dispatch SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 8. The New- York on August 1, arrived in Southampton this afternoon a'fter a fast trip, I north on The steamer proceeded the usual lane of travel i Wjtn all her lights extinguished at night. No German wa.-ship was ' sighted. The German reservists aboard the Oceanic were detained, but other passengers were notmolested. Nation Will Pay Tribute To Mrs. Wilson's Memory associated pre&s. dispatch! WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. The nation, represented in Washington by congress and government departments, will pay tribute on Monday afternoon to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The funeral will be in the East Room of the White House. Indications come from many parts of the country that the people quite generally will show their respect in various ways while the services are held. The senate adjourned until Tuesday and government departments will be closed on Monday and Tuesday afternoons during the services here and in Rome, Georgia. A special train, con- sistins of a private car for the casket. ARE CAPTURED Constable Rudd Picks Up Much-Wanted Man Rivera at Glendale, While Thackeray at Sacaton Gets Three INFORMER WELL CORROBORATED Dispatch Carriers Among Those Apprehended and 1 nt erpreter at Indian Meetings Held by Ortiz on Reservation Four more of the bold banditti that were determined to visit vengeance upon the city of Phoenix by means of an uprising of, Mexicans ;.nd Indians, were scooped in, by the. efforts of the sheriff's office, aided by Superintendent Thackeray of the Sacaton Indian reservation yesterday. The first man apprehended was one who had been largely desired by the officers because of his alleged leadership in the conspiracy to rob the stores, blow up the banka and create general consternation in the city. His name is Juan G. Rivera and his house has been used, it is alleged, as a rendezvous for the would -be outlaws. Rivera wan apprehended by I'ncle John Rudd, constable at Glendale. The other three men caught are Indians and others from the reservation at Sacaton. Sheriff Adams went down yesterday afternoon to get them and they were turned over to him and by him safely landed in the county bastille. Last night three of the men were subjected to a searching examination by the sheriff's officers and United States District Attorney Thomas A. Flynn. They gave their names as Francisco Bejo, Francisco Meleon and Lo'."enzo Luna, Luna was the interpreter at several meetings held by the fugitive Mifruel Ortiz on the reservation and told last night all the facts of what had passed between Ortiz and the Pimas at three of the meetings held. Meleon was one of the dispatch bearers. He obtained the letters f.-om Cordova, in Phoenix, he said, and took them to Guadalupe, where he gave them to his son, who took them to a secret box where Ortiz obtained them. Afterward this boy would go to the box and get the answers, delivering them to his father at Guadalupe for delivery to the "companeros" in Phoenix. Mele-no's son has been under arrest for some time. Luna told the whole story of the work to arouse the Indians. One of the meetings, he said, was held three weeks ago or so and he acted as interpreter. Ortiz told the Indians what the plans were. It was a secret meeting and only those who could be trusted were there. The plans were made for organizing th Indians into a body an attempt was made to get five hundred and with them come to Phoenix, where they would be met by the Mexicans, who were o-ganized, according to the information conveyed. Luna's story corroborated that told by Jose Franco several days ago as to the plans that were being laid, but gave more definite information as to the work of preparation among the Indians. The leaders on the reservation, however, we"e somewhat slow about starling, and this evoked some expressions of anger from Ortiz, who said he had told them to be ready several times, but they were not. One attack was wanted for last Thursday, but only the fact that the Indians held off and the sheriffs officers began scooping up the suspects frustrated the plan. Luna said he had finally told the superintendent about the whulo thing. He was afraid at first, for Ortiz had threatened him with death and be. was afraid he would keep his word. Superintendent Thackeray is working hard in conjunction with the officers to get the rest of the suspects down there. WEATHER TODAY WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 8 For Arizona Fair in south portion. the president and his family, a sleeper . for a few relatives and intimate friends dining and barrage car, will take the party to Georgia. Both houses of congress made an arrangement to purchase magnificent floral pieces for the funeral. Flowers arrived from individuals and organizations from all parts of the country. The body of Mrs. Wilson was placed in a mahogany casket, lined with copper, covered with silver-gray broadcloath and with silver handles. On the casket a silver plate is engraved simply "Ellen Axson Wilson. May fifteen, eighteen sixty August sixth, nineteen fourteen." l